Wendy Jo New

Gemstone, Resin, Lapidary

Wendy Jo produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs primarily in the precious metals of silver, argentium, gold, and/or palladium. These are often further defined with the addition of texturing, gemstones and other unique lapidary or resin inlay. Designing and fabricating engagement, wedding bands and other jewelry, often with people's stones, is particularly meaningful to Wendy.

Growing up, Wendy Jo was always mesmerized by sparkling gemstones and metals, and she often incorporate something illuminating into her designs. Whether or not, her jewelry is intricately planed out or it just spontaneously fabricates as she goes along, the result is inevitably something that is special with a contemporary flair. The piece complements, rather than overwhelms, the wearer. When designing jewelry or other metal work, she always think about whether she would wear it, use it, and/or display it. Anyone who knows Wendy Jo sees a reflection of herself in what she designs.

In addition to gallery, art show, and commission work, Wendy Jo provides private and group course instruction in jewelry design and metal fabrication.